Clinical and pathological differences between polymorphonuclear-rich and lymphocyte-rich tuberculous pleural effusion

CONCLUSION: The TB pleurisy patients dominated by neutrophils show strong inflammatory reactions and higher ADA levels in pleural effusion. These findings can significantly improve the positive rate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in neutrophil-predominant TPE under thoracoscopy.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research